Heartland Express
$55,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated
Moderate Demand
Dedicated Routes Jobs in Iowa
Browse dedicated trucking positions across Iowa with top carriers hiring now.
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Dedicated Trucking in Iowa
Iowa freight is agriculture-heavy—corn, soy, pork, and ethanol—moving on I-80 and I-35 through Des Moines, with packing plants and Midwest through lanes defining OTR and reefer demand. Dedicated demand in Iowa is moderate, with fixed retail, grocery, and manufacturing accounts that use Iowa DCs and plants as home bases.
Top Companies Hiring Dedicated Drivers in IA
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Ruan Transportation
$58,000 - $88,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Tanker, Bulk
CRST International
$48,000 - $80,000OTR, Regional, Dedicated, Team, Flatbed
Amazon Freight
$60,000 - $95,000Local, Regional, Dedicated, Yard Jockey
Averitt Express
$55,000 - $85,000Local, Regional, LTL, Dedicated, Truckload
Driving job listings in Iowa
These listings are not job offers from this website, and this site does not employ the driver. If a carrier is not named, the card is a description of a type of seat, not an offer of employment.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$55,500 - $78,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$60,000 - $85,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$62,000 - $87,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$63,000 - $89,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$63,500 - $90,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$65,000 - $92,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$66,500 - $93,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$69,500 - $98,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$56,500 - $79,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$46,500 - $65,500/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Truck Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver Driver
$57,500 - $81,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$58,500 - $83,000/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$55,500 - $78,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$45,500 - $64,000/year · Home daily
Top Cities for Dedicated Jobs in Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Davenport
Iowa
Sioux City
Iowa
Waterloo
Iowa
Key Freight Routes in Iowa
1
I-80 (east-west through Des Moines)
2
I-35 (north-south through Des Moines)
3
I-380 (Cedar Rapids corridor)
Requirements for Dedicated Driving in IA
- Valid CDL-A license
- 6+ months to 1 year CDL-A experience (varies by account)
- Clean MVR and safety record
- DOT physical card
- Reliability and punctuality (dedicated accounts have strict schedules)
- Customer service skills for shipper interactions
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Dedicated Trucking Jobs in Iowa — FAQs
How much do dedicated truck drivers make in Iowa?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for dedicated drivers in Iowa. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and every state in the same region showed the same band. Ask the carrier for the rate. Sign-on bonuses are widely advertised in this market, but the amount, the qualifying period and the clawback terms differ by carrier — read the offer letter rather than the recruiting ad, and ask when the money actually lands.
What dedicated accounts are available in Iowa?
Iowa has dedicated accounts with major retailers, grocery chains, and manufacturers. Large carriers like Schneider, J.B. Hunt, and Werner operate dedicated divisions in IA serving accounts including Walmart, Amazon, and regional grocery distributors. Dedicated positions in Iowa typically offer weekly home time and consistent miles.
Are trucking companies in Iowa hiring dedicated drivers in 2026?
Yes — dedicated driver demand in Iowa is moderate heading into 2026. The dedicated segment in Iowa is expanding, with carriers adding routes and increasing hiring as freight volumes grow. Check individual carrier listings for current openings and application requirements in IA.